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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.42, 275.48 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.42, 275.48 and 150.52 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.42 : 275.48 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.42/275.48 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.42x = 275.48 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.42x = 41,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,465.25/199.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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